PHOENIX — Showers and thunderstorms hit parts of the Valley again Thursday night and there's still a chance for more.
Any storms that develop could be capable of producing powerful wind gusts, areas of blowing dust, small hail, heavy rain and flooding, especially near wildfire burn scars.
Storms are not looking as likely in the days ahead, but there's still a slight chance a few could move in to the Phoenix metro area over the weekend.
Temperatures will also heat up again as drier air moves in.
We could hit 112 degrees by Saturday in Phoenix with overnight temperatures back in the low 90s Saturday and Sunday morning.
Air quality has also been a concern in the Valley over the past week and an Ozone High Pollution Advisory is still in effect on Friday.
Ozone pollution will reach unhealthy levels for kids, older adults and anyone with any respiratory issues like asthma or COPD.
Breathing in ozone pollution can lead to health impacts like chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, congestion and difficulty breathing. So, limit your time outside in the afternoon when ozone pollution is peaking. Even healthy adults trying to exercise outside may experience health impacts.
Everyone can help prevent the pollution problem from getting worse by carpooling, taking public transportation or working from home. Also, wait until after dark to fill up your gas-powered vehicles and avoid idling in long drive-thru lines.
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2024 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.20" (+0.10" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.90"
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.21" (-3.01" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47"
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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